Killing Of Daunte Wright: Day 4

Day 4 of protests that followed the killing of Daunte Wright.

April 14, 2021 · Brooklyn Center, MN

On April 11, 2021, Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, MN, a suburb of Minneapolis. Potter later said she intended to draw her Taser but fired her handgun instead. Wright died at the scene.

Within hours, protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department on 69th Avenue North. Law enforcement deployed riot gear, tear gas, and less-lethal munitions to disperse the crowds. The Minnesota Department of Transportation closed Interstate 694 in both directions near Brooklyn Center as the unrest spread. The Minnesota National Guard was mobilized and arrived near the police headquarters that night to support local officers.

The killing came during the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, which was underway at the Hennepin County Government Center roughly ten miles away. Kim Potter was charged with first and second-degree manslaughter and was convicted in December 2021.

Daunte Wright memorial at Kathrene Drive and 63rd Avenue North in Brooklyn Center, lit with candles and flowers.View full post: Daunte Wright Memorial at Kathrene Drive, Brooklyn Center
April 14, 2021 — A memorial for Daunte Wright is illuminated by candles at the intersection of Kathrene Drive and 63rd Avenue North in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic stop in this location on April 11, 2021. The memorial includes flowers, candles, and a wooden sculpture of a raised fist, which was originally part of the George Floyd Square memorial. The incident sparked protests and unrest in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area.
Candles at the Daunte Wright memorial in Brooklyn Center on the anniversary of his death.View full post: Daunte Wright Memorial Candles in Brooklyn Center
April 14, 2021 — Candles illuminate the Daunte Wright Memorial in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on April 14, 2021, the one-year anniversary of his death. Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was killed during a traffic stop by a police officer in Brooklyn Center. The incident sparked protests and unrest in the Minneapolis area. This memorial, marked by numerous candles and flowers, serves as a place of remembrance and a focal point for ongoing discussions about racial justice and police accountability.
Protesters with umbrellas face sheriff's deputies outside Brooklyn Center Police Department, Minnesota.View full post: Protesters with umbrellas outside Brooklyn Center Police Department
April 14, 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on April 12, 2021. The protest was in response to the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by a police officer the previous day. The Brooklyn Center Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency serving the city of Brooklyn Center. The events of April 2021 marked a period of significant unrest and public outcry regarding police brutality and racial injustice in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area.
Protesters and a BEAR tactical vehicle at Brooklyn Center Police Department, Brooklyn Center.View full post: Protesters and tactical law enforcement vehicles
April 14, 2021 — Law enforcement vehicles, including a "BEAR" tactical unit, and officers from multiple agencies surround the Brooklyn Center Police Department building. The presence of the National Guard, Hennepin County Sheriffs, and Minnesota State Patrol indicates a significant public gathering. This response occurred in the aftermath of the killing of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, who was shot by a Brooklyn Center police officer during a traffic stop on April 11, 2021. The incident sparked widespread protests and calls for justice, with demonstrators holding signs such as "Black Lives Matter."
Sheriff's deputies face protesters at a fence outside Brooklyn Center Police Department.View full post: Brooklyn Center Police and Sheriff officers at fence during protest
April 14, 2021 — Law enforcement officers from the Brooklyn Center Police Department, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota State Patrol, and the National Guard established a perimeter around the Brooklyn Center Police Department. This action followed the death of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old man who was fatally shot by a Brooklyn Center police officer during a traffic stop on April 11th. The presence of multiple law enforcement agencies and the National Guard indicated a significant response to the ensuing community protests.
Protesters outside Brooklyn Center Police Department hold a "Silence is Violence" sign.View full post: Protesters at Brooklyn Center Police Dept. after Daunte Wright shooting
April 14, 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by officer Kim Potter on April 11, 2021. The incident sparked widespread protests and unrest in the Minneapolis suburb. The signs held by demonstrators, such as "Silence is Violence," reflect the broader movement against police brutality and racial injustice that gained national attention following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The Brooklyn Center Police Department serves a diverse community and has been the focal point of public scrutiny regarding its policing practices.
Protester holding "Defund Disband No More Cops" sign in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.View full post: Brooklyn Center Protest: Sign Demands Defund, Disband Police
April 14, 2021 — A protester holds a sign reading "Defund Disband No More Cops" outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department. This protest occurred in the wake of the killing of Daunte Wright by police officer Kim Potter in April 2021. The incident sparked widespread demonstrations and calls for police reform and accountability in Minneapolis and across the United States. The movement to "defund the police" advocates for reallocating funds from law enforcement to community services and social programs.
Sheriff's deputy in riot gear atop an armored vehicle at Brooklyn Center Police Department, Minnesota.View full post: Sheriff’s Officer on Duty at Brooklyn Center Police Department
April 14, 2021 — A sheriff's deputy in riot gear stands atop a department vehicle outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department. This image was taken during protests that erupted following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by a police officer in the Minneapolis suburb on April 11, 2021. The protests led to unrest and clashes with law enforcement in the days that followed. The Brooklyn Center Police Department serves a community of approximately 30,000 residents and is responsible for maintaining public safety and order.
Champlin police officer outside Kim Potter's Brooklyn Center home beside Daunte Wright chalk messages.View full post: Champlin Police Officer at Kim Potter’s Home, Daunte Wright Chalk Art
April 14, 2021 — A Champlin police officer stands guard outside the Brooklyn Center home of Kim Potter, the officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright on April 11, 2021. Chalk messages, including "Daunte Wright Lives Matter," are visible on the street in front of the residence. The incident occurred during a period of heightened tension and protests in the Minneapolis area following Wright's death.

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